Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734217 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
None of the biomarkers were accurate enough to reliably diagnose intestinal infarction. However, all patients with high values of SMA developed intestinal infarction, thus warranting further investigation. An increasing D-lactate after intestinal resection suggests impending death.
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Authors
Jiwon PhD, Eileen MA, Cherie PhD, Yannan PhD, Nicholas J. MD, MBChB, FRACS, Maxim S. MD, MPH, PhD, Anthony R.J. MBChB, PhD, John A. MD, FRACS, FRSNZ, Michael MBBS, FANZCA, FCICM,